ASD Flashcards
Definition of ASD
Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts
Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
Level 1 severity
Requiring support.
without support deficits in social communication cause noticeable impairments. RRB’s cause significant interference with functioning in 1 or more contexts - not easily distracted from RRBs.
Level 2 severity
Marked deficits in verbal and non-verbal social communication skills, social impairments apparent even with support. RRBs appear frequently enough to be obvious to the casual observer. Distress/frustration when RRBs are interrupted.
Level 3 severity
Severe deficits in verbal/nonverbal communication skills cause severe impairments in functioning
RRBs repeatedly interfere with functioning in all spheres. marked distress when RRB/routine is interrupted.
When should children be screened for delay?
9 mo for general developmental delay. 18 & 30 mo for developmental delay/ASD
Screening results
Doesn't babble, point or make meaningful gestures by 1 year of age Doesnt speak one word by 16 mo Doesnt combine 2 words by 2 years Doesnt respond to name loses language or social skills
Screening questions to ask parents (12-18 mo)
Childs favorite toy/type of play
Screening questions to ask parents (9-12 mo)
Does your child babble, wave bye-bye, raise arms to be lifted, hear voice as well as other things
Screening questions to ask parents (12, 15, 24 mo)
Does your child have echolalia, “popup words”, exceptional labeling
Gold standard for autism diagnosis
ADOS-2 (austism diagnostic observation schedule 2)
Problems associated with ASD
Motor delays, sensory problems of all systems, impaired muscle tone & motor praxis, ID, seizures, sleep issues, GI issues.
Deficits in motor performance
movement disturbance detected in children as young as 4-6 mo.
Cerebellum and subcortical white matter appear to be involved
Fine & gross motor delays of 6-8 months
